As we bid goodbye to winter, it’s time to welcome spring and summer… and get excited about warm weather outings. This means company picnics are right around the corner!

To ensure the most enjoyable event, preparation is always key. To help you plan ahead for your company outings, we present a few timely tips:

#1: Book Your Venue Ahead Of Time

Chances are good you’re not the only company looking to lock down a lawn for a company picnic. Getting a head start on booking a venue for your corporate picnic will ensure you have first dibs on a space that suits your company’s needs.

If possible, try and plan at least 5-6 months before your planned picnic date to give you enough time to secure the venue of your choice, hire a rock star caterer, and give employees enough notice to clear their schedules to enjoy the outing.

#2: Hire A Caterer For Your Picnic

Unless you’ve all agreed to a potluck-style event, when people attend a company picnic, they are expecting the food to already be prepared. The trick to pulling off a killer company picnic is finding a caterer who has the experience needed to properly cater this type event with high-quality offerings.

If possible, it is a real bonus to have a caterer who already has a partnership with the picnic venue. By working with a venue/caterer team, you’ll be able to tick off two important to-dos on your list, right off the bat.

#3: Planning The Perfect Menu

Prior to picking out a menu, it’s a good idea to check in with your employees (and their families) regarding any allergies, food preferences, and dietary restrictions. Having a menu that accommodates everyone is important. Once you have surveyed the office, work with your caterer to prepare a personalized menu that fits your company’s needs.

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On a daily basis, our team works tirelessly to prepare and produce events. We focus on ensuring our clients are thrilled with the result. Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a multiple day event serving over 9,000 people, we aim to provide the highest quality food and the most professional service. For us, success is measured by the satisfaction of our clients and their guests.

So when we receive recognition and accolades from our peers, it’s an entirely different type of excitement. This is exactly what happened at this year’s Catered Arts Through Innovative Excellence (CATIE) Awards at the International Caterers Association’s Catersource conference in New Orleans. The spirit of the CATIE Awards is to recognize achievements of exemplary production at an event. The CATIE Awards have been called the Academy Awards of the Catering Industry… and this year (drum roll please), we received three!

We were honored to be named Best Action Station, Best Buffet Presentation & Menu, and Best Multiple Day Event. Receiving this recognition out of a field of exemplary, international catering companies fills us with pride. It is a confirmation of the hard work and dedication each and every member of the Catering by Michaels team puts into every event!

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On February 3, 2019, people all over the United States will gather together to cheer on their favorite team (and scream at the competition!).

The Super Bowl is somewhat of a sacred day for most Americans, with delicious food as a major focus of the festivities.

If you’ve been charged with acting as a Super Bowl party host, this guide will help you to throw an awesome party that won’t soon be forgotten.

Keep Things Interesting (And Fun!): Off And On The Field

Super Bowl commercials have a reputation for being the very best of the year and those who don’t consider themselves as sports fans are thankful to have many fun ads to watch, interspersed throughout the game. To spark up some competition, guests can rate commercials and make predictions about them before the game.

Alternatively, if you’re hosting a Super Bowl party for die-hard sports fans, print out trivia questions and pass them out for your guests to fill out.

Another fun way to keep people excited for all 5+ hours of the big game is football squares. You can either make your own or print out a pre-made template. Hang it up and let everyone initial the squares they want to buy. Put everyone’s money in a pool and award winners at the end of the game.

Score Fan Fare With Awesome Food

Having delicious food probably seems like a no-brainer, but the finer details can slip through the cracks at the last minute.

Let’s take the slider for example. It’s a staple, but instead of just offering cheeseburger sliders, kick things up a notch. Give your guests something to cheer about with a selection of extraordinary miniature sandwiches.

Bring out a selection of Pulled Chipotle Chicken Sliders, Grilled Portobello Mushroom sliders (for your vegetarian friends), and Vietnamese Pork Bahn Mi sliders.

We assure you, these little delights are always a touchdown with party guests.

Buffalo chicken dip is always a good idea, but consider upgrading to the next level with Buffalo Chicken Monkey Bread. Just imagine sinking your teeth into this knotted bread dipped in blue cheese, jalapeño peppers, and green onions.

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As we say farewell to 2018, we look back to a full and wonderful year of catering. Thanks for a wonderful year — we’re grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such amazing clients like you!

A New Year, Full Of Celebration

The holidays are a special and busy time of year for us, but we are thrilled to be a part of your celebrations all year long.

Here’s how the numbers broke down for us for the 61 days from November 1, 2018 – January 1st, 2019 (in terms of planned orders so far!):

• Number of delivery orders: 1254 (20.5 a day, every single day)
• Number of full-service events: 88 (nearly 1 1/2 a day, every single day)

Many of us turn to the beginning of the year and see it as a blank slate.  

The turning of a page. 

A time to reflect on the past and turn an eye toward the future.

Whether you are reflecting on the previous year you just had or are looking ahead to the new one, the Catering by Michaels team is here to make 2019 bright and delicious.

A Meal For Any Occasion

No matter what particular menu items catch your eye, we encourage you to create a customized meal for all your guests to enjoy. Once you have made your selections, you can either pick them up or have them delivered to your party. Our specialized menus offer seasonal and fresh items that change throughout the year.

No matter the occasion or time of year, we offer a wide variety of food items that satisfy everyone’s appetite.

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With the holiday season in full swing, many are planning their seasonal festivities and holiday parties. Is there a better way to celebrate the season than warming up by the fireside with the ones you love?

We can think of just one thing that can make this picture even more perfect: outsourcing the work involved with cooking and cleaning holiday meals, so that you can spend even more time relaxing by the fire!

Catering Your Holiday Meal

For over three decades, Catering By Michaels has been helping you spend less time fussing in the kitchen and more time with the ones you love.

We know that the holidays are a busy, exciting time of year for everyone. There is a lot to get done in a short amount of time. Just as Santa relies upon his elves to help him bring holiday cheer everywhere, our team is here to help make your holiday dinner magical.

Christmas is a joyous time of year, and we’ve designed a special holiday menu that captures all those warm, delicious flavors to life:

A Taste Of Our Holiday Menu

Keep your guests full and happy with a selection of small passed hors-d’oeuvres, like our Charred Corn-Pepper Wontons, Petite Pups en Croute, or Sweet & Sour Meatballs (to list a few).

Then, enjoy classic favorites like our White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese and Apple Cider Glazed Spiral Sliced Ham (on the bone!).

For those of you looking for traditional with a twist, our Cheesy Brussels Sprouts Dip with Bacon, Butternut Squash Lasagna, or Wild Mushroom Pot Pie are real crowd pleasers.

When it comes to catering your meal, Catering By Michaels leaves no detail unnoticed. It’s more than just a meal, it’s the centerpiece of your evening, and we know that more than anyone!

Take a look at our full holiday menu to see all of the delicious possibilities.

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